UNOBSERVANT

I was amazed again today how unobservant I can be.

This is a dogwood tree that I never noticed in my many walks around the park.  It has just started to bloom.

I entered the Seniors Home looking for the people I usually have a chat with.  There is a very big sitting area at the front which looks like a living room with chairs and love seats placed around.

I sat down to have a visit and Francis asked me if I had noticed the new furniture.  Wow I started looking around and saw new furniture, walls newly painted and oriental pictures and ornaments.   The more I looked the more I saw and was very surprised.  It looked totally different.  There had been old book shelves with books placed in a very disorganized fashion. 

Jim was not impressed but happy to say his daughter has returned.  He would not say much which is not unusual.    Yes, he had forgotten he asked that I not bring the milkshake so was disappointed when I arrived without it.  I can relate to being forgetful.  I try to make an effort to see the man he used to be and accept that life is very painful for him now.  I try to be cheerful and pleasant.

I observe that I am still learning about my self and the way I relate to others.  Some people are certainly easier to be with while others require my infinite patience.  The important thing to remember is that often I do not realize how important my thoughts, my attitudes and my beliefs may have on some one else that can be as important as any words I say.


Dad took Kim's car in to have it checked as he observed it making some strange noises.  He wants it to be good for Mary and the children.  She will be here before we know it!